Cuba Gooding, Jr.

Two Jonas brothers sent girls into a tizzy when they showed up at Hyde Bellagio on Saturday night. Joe Jonas was expected. Nick Jonas was not. Joe hosted the party that included flashing lights and giant letters spelling out “J-O-E” as he walked into the nightclub that overlooks the Fountains at Bellagio. Then he hit the decks, playing electronic house and R&B remixing hit songs such as “Watch Me” and “Post To Be.” Younger brother Nick Jonas joined him on stage for a remix of his song “Jealous.” But the party didn’t end there. Academy Award-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. joined the party later in the night, sitting with...

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